Astroworld Tragedy

What was supposed to be a fun Travis Scott concert turned out to be a tragedy as the crowd could not be controlled, resulting in the death of ten (the youngest being a 9 year old boy) and still counting, as well as the injuries of several hundred concert goers. The Astroworld festival in Houston at NRG Park occurred on the night of November 5th during which the unfortunate combination of a sold out venue and crowd surge compressed and trapped people within the crowd with no means of escape.

As everyone squeezed tightly against each other, moving closer to the stage as Scott performed, people were getting trampled and experiencing shortness of breath. Many claimed to have experienced fainting spells and going back and forth between states of consciousness and unconsciousness.

Fans and victims are horrified at the situation, claiming that the authorities and Travis Scott, the artist himself, were at fault for allowing such a situation to happen in the first place. While the authorities are claiming that the venue and bookings passed inspector criterion for safety, and Travis Scott posting an “apology” to social media, there seems to be no actions taken to hold anyone accountable for the unfortunate, and unavoidable deaths and injuries. Scott also stated that he would pay for funeral expenses for the individuals who died at the concert. 

Many have decided to sue Travis Scott for his lack of attention to safety and protocol as well as his unapologetic apology which came across as careless and unconstructive. As the event inspection continues, lawsuits are being filed exponentially. 

Events like this show how important it is to prioritize safety, whether it be the safety of the individuals involved or the crowd as a whole. While this event is tragic, may it serve as an eye opener and a warning to future events.